Re: LATE INITIAL POSTING: 03.28-29.26 ~ Basket Full of Sunshine ~ Cullman, AL to Avondale, PA
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In a message dated 3/23/2026 11:38:47 AM US Eastern Daylight Time, thelibertytr...@gmail.com writes:
ENGINEERS NEEDED ~ 03.28-29.26AL/TN/VA/MD/PA ((US278, AL79, US72, 124, I75, I81, I283, US30)~ sunday monitor appreciated ~Village, do you hear that? It's The Liberty Train whistle and we are coming your way. Dust off the engineer caps, because this family needs your help. Shelly was dumped on a back street and had her pups in an abandoned shed. She walked over to the neighbors property who asked for help. They have been in the same foster home and are excited to rock the rails and meet you on their way to Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue. Can you take some time to help them along the rails?
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* MUST FILL BY NOON 03.27.26 OR WE CANCEL *
The Final Run Sheet has been emailed to the team directly
The Liberty Train
♥ Helping Furbabies Get One Paw Closer To Their Furever Homes ♥
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**TRANSPORT HELP NEEDED**
ALL INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED DURING TRANSPORT! THIS IS NON-NEGOTIABLEIF YOU ARE NOT WILLING TO FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LINK BELOW, DO NOT VOLUNTEER!
DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL LIBERTY TRAIN “ENGINEERS”
PERMISSION TO CROSSPOST IS GRANTED AND APPRECIATED – PLEASE DO NOT POST ON CRAIGSLIST!!
We respond to ALL offers. If you have volunteered, and not heard back from us within 24 hours, please resend. ALL legs are F-L-E-X-I-B-L-E!! If you need more drivers, or fewer drivers for any leg, please let us know.Mileage is tax-deductible - Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue is a registered 501c3
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Cullman, AL to Avondale, PA
Saturday-Sunday, March 28-29,2026(US278/AL79/US72/124/I75/I81/I283/US30)
Basket Full of Sunshine
** All Passengers are NPOG and puppies will travel in two (2) private berths (crates) 30”L x 21”H x 19”W wire **
Remove all remnants of your pets and previous transports, including crates, bedding that has not been washed since last exposure to any animals (including your own), food, and/or treats, toys, etc.
REMEMBER THAT THESE ARE NOT YOUR PERSONAL PETS!
THEY ARE SCARED, CONFUSED, AND MAY BE LOOKING FOR ESCAPE!
ALL PASSENGERS ARE TO BE CONSIDERED FLIGHT RISKS!
Nancy Class and Kelly Dietrich
Rescue Coordinators & Founding Partners
Email is preferred method of communication
Please use “AL TO PA TRANSPORT” in subject line of email
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FOR NEW TEAM MEMBERS:
Please contact us directly and provide the following information if you are able to assist (if you have driven for us before, only send updated info) or go directly to our form TLT Volunteer Information. All information is kept confidential except for necessary contact information on the final run sheet.Name:
Email:
Facebook Name/Link:
Address:
Nearest Major City:Home phone:
Cell phone: Do you text? Do you get messenger on your cell phone?
Emergency contact name & phone:
Vehicle- color/make/model:
Plate/tag number & state:
Do you have after hours/weekend internet access? If not, when does your access end?
Number of dogs you are comfortable carrying?
Any breeds that you are uncomfortable transporting:
Can you offer overnight?
Are you an OTRA Verified Transporter?
– If not, Transport Coordinators you have driven for (name/e-mail):
– If none please provide a personal reference (name/e-mail):
Meeting locations will be provided in the final run sheet - suggestions welcome!
Where did you see this post:
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NOTE: This transport will be fully monitored on FB messenger and/or text updates. You must be willing/able to check one of those mediums throughout the day(s) of transport for any updated information about the passengers and how they are handling the transport. Communication and following instructions are key to a successful and safe transport!
10 minutes have been added to each leg for potty breaks and leg stretching.
SATURDAY, MARCH 28:
** Foster Mom Cheryl will bring our passengers to the Cullman Station **
Leg 1: Cullman AL to Scottsboro AL (US278/AL79)67 miles - 1 hr 20 min
8:00 am to 9:20 pm ET
NEEDED
Leg 2: Scottsboro AL to Chattanooga TN (US72/124)
Time Zone Changes This Leg - Plus 1 Hour
62 miles ~ 1 hr
9:30 am to 10:30 am CT
10:30 am to 11:30 am ET
FILLED - Thanks K&R
Leg 3: Chattanooga TN to Athens TN (I75)
60 miles - 1 hr 5 min
11:40 am to 12:45 pm ET
NEEDED
Leg 4: Athens TN to Knoxville TN (I75)
58 miles ~ 1 hr 5 min
12:55 pm to 2:00 pm ET
NEEDED
Leg 5: Knoxville TN to Morristown TN (I75 / I81)
49 miles ~ 55 min
2:10 pm to 3:05 pm ET
NEEDED
Leg 6: Morristown TN to Kingsport TN (I81)
63 miles ~ 1 hr
3:15 pm to 4:15 pm
NEEDED
Leg 7: Kingsport TN to Wytheville VA (I81)
88 Miles ~ 1 hr 20 min
4:25 pm to 5:45 pm ET
FILLED - Thanks KW
Leg 8: Wytheville VA to Roanoke VA (I81)
78 miles ~ 1 hr 15 min
5:55 pm to 7:10 pm ET
PENDING - Thanks PH
Leg 9: Roanoke VA to Staunton VA (I81)87 miles ~ 1 hr 20 min
7:20 pm to 8:40 pm ET
NEEDED
~~~SLUMBER PAWTY FILLED - Thanks CK~~~
SUNDAY, MARCH 29:
Leg 10: Staunton VA to Strasburg VA (I81)
78 miles ~ 1 hr 10 min
9:00 am to 10:10 am ET
FILLED - Thanks MM
Leg 11: Strasburg VA to Hagerstown MD (I81)63 miles ~ 1 hr
10:20 am to 11:20 am ET
FILLED - Thanks ST
Leg 12: Hagerstown MD to Harrisburg PA (I81)
76 miles ~ 1 hr 20 min
11:30 am to 12:50 pm ET
NEEDED
Leg 13: Harrisburg PA to Avondale PA (I81/I283/US30)
66 miles ~ 1 hr 25 min
1:00 pm to 2:25 pm ET
FILLED - Thanks KS
~~Train arrives at Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue ~~
🐾 END OF TRANSPORT~THANK YOU 🐾
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PASSENGER INFO:
All passengers will be traveling with: Health certificate and rabies certificate are required! Well-fitting harness and/or collar - no $ store types! - WITH dog’s name, receiving rescue phone number, and rabies tag attached; sturdy standard clip leash AND a slip lead; enough food for 2-3 days
Passenger 1:
Date Pulled From Shelter: 2.12.2026
Name: Shelly (Mom)Species: dog
Breed: Border Collie Mix
Gender: Female
Age: 3 Years
Weight: ~50 lbs
UTD on shots? Yes
Spayed/Neutered? No
If no, explain: Couldn’t get an appointment by time of transport
Good with dogs? yes
Good with cats? unknown
Good with men/women? yes
Good with children? Yes
Crate trained? No
Leash trained? No
House broken? maybe
Does the pet ride well in a car? yes
Temperament and/or Behavioral Issues (sweet, shy, playful, nervous, etc. - be specific): not used to a leash
Crate dimensions and material of the crate you are supplying?): Shelly must be tethered by her harness if not using your own personal sanitized crate. Mom’s paws must be wiped off before coming close to the puppies.
Medical Issues (to include ANY medication they are being sent with, the reason for the medication and dosing instructions - be specific!): NONE
Current food & feeding instructions (brand, amount, frequency - be specific!): Retriever food small bites (tractor Supply)
Reason for transport: rescue
Passengers 2-6:Date pulled from shelter:
Name: Nigella (Black with white paws with black spots)
Pepper (All Black - runt?)Poppy (All Black with White Patch on Chest)
Sesame (Black, White on Paws - Front Right has a lot of White, Possibly white on chest)
Sugar (White w/Black head)Species: dog
Breed: Border Collie Mix
Gender: Females
Age: 10 weeks
Weight: 10-15 lbs
UTD on shots? Yes
If puppy, dates of each round: 3/10 -3/24
Spayed/Neutered? No
If no, explain: too young, will be done by receiving rescue at appropriate age
Good with dogs? yes
Good with cats? unknown
Good with men/women? yes
Good with children? Yes
Crate trained? No
Leash trained? No
House broken? No
Does the pet ride well in a car? unknown
Temperament and/or Behavioral Issues (sweet, shy, playful, nervous, etc. -be specific): Typical curious puppies who love to play and explore
Crate dimensions and material of the crate you are supplying?: All puppies are NPOG and will be traveling in 2 30”L x 21”H x 19”W wire crates
Medical Issues (to include ANY medication they are being sent with, the reason for the medication and dosing instructions - be specific!):
Current food & feeding instructions (brand, amount, frequency - be specific!): Retriever food small bites (tractor Supply)
Reason for transport: rescue
Sending Passengers:
Name of Shelter Pulled From:Ark Animal Rescue
Temp foster/boarding kennel name: C RAddress: Winfield AL
Receiving ALL Passengers:
Name of Receiving Rescue: Lucky Dawg Animal RescueFull Address of Rescue: Avondale, PA
Website of Rescue: www.luckydawganimalrescue.com
Contact person/email/home & cell phone numbers: Mary Bauer, Lucky...@gmail.com
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~***DISCLAIMER***
Any agreement to volunteer transport is your acknowledgement of the understanding that every dog or animal being transported reacts differently when being transported, and that animals, by nature, are unpredictable. Agreement to transport is an agreement that you are aware of the associated risks that could be present in a transport. Dogs and animals in general may, without warning, bite or cause injury to humans, other dogs, other animals, or even potentially cause damage to personal property. Your agreement to be a volunteer transporter, is an acknowledgement and understanding that there are certain risks involved in participating in volunteer transport, including but not limited to dog fights, bites to humans or other dogs or animals, the transmission of disease, and damage or destruction of personal property. Note that all animals being transported are accompanied by a health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian and accompanying vaccination record, and that this is the full extent that anyone can attest to the health of the transport animal(s).
By agreeing to transport and/or overnight an animal on a volunteer transport, you are agreeing that you recognize these risks of injury and disease and release the volunteer transport coordinator(s), sending or receiving individual(s), shelter(s) or rescue(s), and fellow volunteer transporter(s) from any liability for any accidents or incidents related to bites, injuries, property damage, or illness (human or animal), that may occur immediately before transport, during transport, during an overnight stay on a transport, or upon or following arrival of dog or animal being transported. Additionally, the transport coordinator volunteer is dependent upon information received from a sender, or shelter or rescue, and cannot be held liable or responsible in any way for any information conveyed about a dog that may be incorrect regarding behavior or temperament of a transported animal before, during, or after transport.
**COMMITMENT TO DRIVING**
Do not volunteer to drive if you are not committed to showing up on time on transport day. Relay transports cannot operate if there is a missing link in the chain, and the rescue animals suffer as a result. If an emergency arises that prevents you from driving, you must notify the transport coordinator as soon as possible. Please be respectful of the entire team that has been assembled.
*ADOPTION OFF TRANSPORT*
Removing an animal from a transport before it has reached the final destination indicated on this run sheet constitutes theft in all 50 states and will be reported to local, state, or federal law enforcement agencies. In addition, your name will be publicized on "Do Not Transport" lists that are widely circulated in the rescue and transport communities.
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Nancy Class and Kelly DietrichTransport Coordinators & Founding Partners
The Liberty TrainHelping Furbabies Get One Paw Closer To Their Furever Homes Since June 2011 ♥Follow us on Instagram: The Liberty Train (thelibertytrain)
